Canucks Coffee: Why Kiefer Sherwood's scoring slump doesn't alter his trade value

Recession reducing production, presence and longevity is a common concern for those in the NHL trade game.

They see two factors as caution flags in pursuit of a player — advancing age affecting compete and drop in goal scoring — for giving second thought on what to part with in a transaction. Or maybe, just step away.

Those who watch feisty Vancouver Canucks right-winger Kiefer Sherwood from a distance could conclude that turning 31 on March 31, combined with a goal-scoring slump at nine games, is altering his value. They should check video clips from Friday at Rogers Arena.

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Sherwood got to the slot early to tip a shot off the crossbar and was then in position again for another Grade A deflection. He set up Elias Pettersson for